Fitness Components - Last 6

Question 1

Define Muscular Power

Answer 1

The ability of a muscle group of muscles to exert a maximum amount of force in the shortest period of time

Question 2

List at least 2 factors affecting Muscular Power

Answer 2

• Fibre Type
• Speed of Contraction
• Cross-sectional area of the muscle
• Age
• Gender
• Warm up
• Fibre Arrangement

All things that affect Muscular Strength affect Muscular Power

Question 3

Define Speed

Answer 3

The rate of motion

Question 4

List at least 2 factors affecting speed

Answer 4

• Fibre Type
• Age
• Gender
• Efficiency of the anaerobic systems
• Reaction time

Question 5

Define Agility

Answer 5

The ability to change body position or direction quickly and accurately whilst maintaining balance

Question 6

List at least 2 factors affecting Agility

Answer 6

• Fibre Type
• Reaction Time
• Efficiency of movement/technique
• Age
• Gender
• Efficiency of the anaerobic systems
• Balance

Question 7

Define Coordination

Answer 7

The ability to use the body’s senses to execute motor skills smoothly and accurately

Question 8

List at least 2 factors affecting Coordination

Answer 8

• Stage learning
• Hearing and vision
• Training

Question 9

Define Balance

Answer 9

The ability to maintain equilibrium whilst stationary (static) or moving (dynamic)

Question 10

List at least 2 factors affecting Balance

Answer 10

• Base of Support
• Centre of Gravity
• Line of gravity
• Training
• Core stability

Question 11

Define Reaction Time

Answer 11

The time in between a signal being detected and the first movement/response to this signal

Question 12

List at least 2 factors affecting reaction time

Answer 12

• Number of responses
• Noise / Distractions
• Intensity of the cue
• Probability of cue occurring
• Prescence or absence of warning signals
• Optimal arousal levels
• Concentration
• Age
• Training